STARSOF THE WEEK​LZ1Dylan Davies for writing that ROCKS (rock climbing text).Kayden Liu for effort in Inquiry.Anna Bond for improving focus on her learning.

​Values:Responsible: Tamsin LockieResponsible: Sandra MutterResponsible: Caitlyn Bremner​LZ2Drew Travers for outstanding results for maths and reading testing.Kyree Woodward for consistent effort with reading and improved writing.Xaver McKinnon for using excellent imagery in his writing.Aaron Harbidge-Danks for excellent results in both Literacy and Maths testing.

Cultural Day TOMORROWParents are welcome. Students will be participating in a range of activities from different cultures. Students will be served hangi for lunch and will help prepare this in their classrooms on Thursday afternoon. A group of students from Orewa College will be visiting in the afternoon to show us a Japanese dance. We are also having a Taekwondo demonstration at the same time. Students can bring a pair of shorts to change into, to join in with the Taekwondo.Students are asked to dress in traditional costumes from their own cultures. See timetable for order of activities.

School NoticesIf your child has had to borrow a change of clothes from the office this term, please ensure these items are washed and returned the office. Thank you.

A reminder to check all your childs clothing is named - we have removed the lost property area (due to health and safety), in the hope all items can be returned to the correct child as named on the clothing item (all other items will only be kept for a small length of time so please ensure all items, including footwear, and jackets, are clearly named).

PTA Lunch Order - Next THURSDAYPlease note order and money to the PTA box in the office foyer by 3pm on Monday 10th April. See order form attached below.

Dairy Flat School AppThe Board of Trustees, in response to the local lockdowns at the end of last year, have had a Dairy Flat School App developed that will send notifications directly to parents phones. We are aware that some people may not check emails regularly and at the moment this is our only means of notification. We hope that all parents will download the App and allow notifications. The App links directly to the website so you can read the newsletter, send absences and check information as well as receive messages. Go to the App store. Search Dairy Flat School. Download the App, allow notifications.

Thank YouA very big thank you to Silverdale Landscape Supplies, who have very kindly donated a large gazebo branded with Dairy Flat School to us. We are very grateful for their kindness and know that the staff and students will benefit greatly from this item.

HEALTH & SAFETY NOTICESCHOOL GROUNDS CLOSED DURING THE HOLIDAYSThe Board of Trustees advises the community that a classroom at the back of the school will be demolished on site and removed during the April school holidays. The site will be treated as an asbestos risk site during this project. Signage will be put up. Please do not use the school grounds during this time.

Mumps Information from Ministry of EducationThe Auckland Regional Public Health Service is managing a mumps outbreak in Auckland. More than 35 cases have been confirmed so far and more than half of these are occurring in children and teens aged 10-19 years. “I urge parents to check with their doctors to ensure their families’ measles mumps and rubella vaccinations are up to date. I recommend this is done before the school holidays. Vaccination is free and it will protect your child and the community,” says Medical Officer of Health Dr Michael Hale. Mumps can spread quickly among those who are not immune, particularly in schools. A single child with mumps at secondary school could cause an outbreak, because immunity in that age group is well below the national average. “If parents do not organise vaccination quickly, their children’s learning could be disrupted. We are in the midst of an outbreak and already large numbers of students are scrambling to catch up on school work after falling ill with mumps for several weeks,” says Dr Hale. Most people recover from mumps, but it can have serious complications. Although rare, infertility can occur. The disease can also cause inflammation of tissue surrounding the brain (meningitis), inflamed testicles or ovaries and deafness. “The best way to avoid getting an infectious disease like mumps is to ensure you are fully immunised with the MMR vaccine,” says Dr Hale. Learn more about mumps on the ARPHS website and about mumps vaccination (see their PDF.)

​ARTS FESTIVAL - See attached form belowThe Arts Festival is coming up. It is a great opportunity for the teachers and children to work with a mixture of people they might not normally have contact with.The creative and imaginative thinking that results is fantastic.THIS IS YOUR opportunity to contribute and work along side our children. We need volunteers to help on Monday 15th, Tuesday 16th and Wednesday 19th of May 8.50 – 1.00pm. If you are artistically or creatively inclined we would love some more people to lead a small group. If this is outside your comfort zone, then we need LOTS of helpers to assist those running the groups.PLEASE PLEASE !!!If you can help on any or all of these days, contact Jody Costello in Room 4 or email jcostello@dairyflat.school.nz.

Wanted for Arts FestivalA parent helper is running a group for Arts festival and they are making Art from the cardboard centre rolls of toilet paper and kitchen paper. They need as many as possible, so please collect them and bring them to school.

Royal Easter Show – Saturday 15 AprilCalling all children who would like to enter their Calf, Goat or Lamb from Dairy Flat Ag Day 2016 – it’s a great fun day out for the whole family, judging takes about an hour and then you get fun time at the Easter Show!! There will be individual prizes for the children – please see attached info sheet.Chrome Reader for the most points for the school and the most entries from a school. Last year the children that attended where able to win both these Chrome Readers for Dairy Flat School!!! If you are interested in attending with your 2016 Ag Day Lamb, Calf or Goat email Liz elizmackay@xtra.co.nz or call/text 0210378355 by 27 March.​

Community NoticesLost Cat - CharlieCharlie has been missing for two weeks. He is a big Burmese x neutered male, black medium length fur, 14yrs old with a distinct loud meow. He is not microchipped, not wearing a collar. He has a medical condition and is not allowed dry cat food. If you know of his whereabouts please ring Kayla 021 238 7944 or Adrian 027 2374267 or email rowleyfamily10@gmail.com

Ballroom Dancing LessonsCome and join Daniel who is New Zealand's top dancer at Silverdale Ballroom Studio. Now teaching school age classes. Many different styles of dance taught. Phone Norma 09 427 5542 Dance Principal.

Parenting Place MeetingWe have organised another meeting with John Cowan form the Parenting Place on Tuesday 16th May Discipline without shouting, force and fluster.The session we arranged last year Raising Happy Confident & Resilient Children was very popular. Please contact cabley@stanmore.school.nz

Coast Kids is a fun, lighted after school club where we play games, tell stories, create art and crafts all with bible based values. We are on every Friday during the term, $5 per session, $40 for the term or $80 for a family for a term.

Ukelele LessonsWhy not try the friendliest instrument in the world? The cost is only $50 per term. Lesson date to be confirmed. Please see attachment below.

Marrzipan Holiday WorkshopThe Marrzipan Holiday Workshop runs from 10am-4pm Wednesday 19th to Friday 21st April at Birkdale Int and Churchill Park School. Students will devise their own play from scratch, create characters, direct each other, design the set, bring in costumes and get to perform to family and friends at the end of the final day!Past workshops have been a great hit! As well as having fun, the children develop confidence and public speaking ability, in a fun, relaxed environment.For more information check out our website! Spaces are limited to 16 per group so get in quick! W: www.marrzipan.com E: jex@marrzipandrama.co.nz

Hooked on HockeyHarbour Hockey’s fun and engaging holiday programme with a mixture of hockey and non-hockey activity developed for ages 5 – 13 (school years 1 – 8).It is an action packed programme with a quality coaching team that aims to provide an exciting and fun-filled experience. Dates: Tuesday 18th and Wednesday 19th April 2017, 9.00am – 3.00pmCost: $50 per child/day or $80 for both days*we are offering morning tea and lunch during this programme for $10Contact Husmit Uka Participation Officer M: (021) 136 8326 E: participation@harbourhockey.org.nz

Hit Em’ UpWith skill development being the focus Hit em’ Up is for more experienced players aged 9 – 13 (school years 5 – 8) who would like to advance their hockey.The coaching team is made up of Harbour Hockey representative players and a lower coach ratio (approx. 1:8) this means more individual attention. Date: Friday 20th April, 9.00am – 3.00pm Cost: $70*we are offering morning tea and lunch during this programme for $10To register now for Hit Em Up programme Contact Husmit UkaParticipation Officer M: (021) 136 8326 E: participation@harbourhockey.org.nz

Highwic School Holiday Fun On both Wednesday 19th and 26th and Thursday 20th and 27th during the Easter school holidays Highwic have some great activities for school age children from making a kite to baking on our coal range. So visit Highwic, step back in time and have some fun. Check our website for more details: www.highwic.org.nz

Fairy Crafts Holiday ProgrammeWednesday 19th April Old Greenhithe School Building.​Enquiries: sparkles.and.spells@gmail or www.facebook.com/sparklesandspells

North Shore TrampolineWe have either 1 day programmes or 3 day programmes. North Shore Events Centre, Wairau Park. Please see attachment below.

Physique Rugby AcademySilverdale Rugby Club Tues 18th – Fri 21st April 9.00am-3.00pm Daily$140.00 including Physique Rugby Hoodie. It’s a great opportunity to get all rugby players ready for the season so register now. Contact Moni CollinsMobile: 0274 263451 Email: moni.collins@yahoo.co.nz or physiquesports@mail.com

Stanmore Bay Leisure Centre - Water SafetyWater Safety – Surf Safety – Snorkelling – Aquatic Games…SPLASH has it all, plus lunch and it’s FREE, delivered by qualified and experienced aquatic educators. SPLASH provides opportunities for participants to improve water safety knowledge and skills, enhance their swimming ability and have a go at aquatic sports they may not have experienced. Previous water experience not required. Enrolments can be completed online http://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3449729/SPLASH-Break-Away-April-2017-Registration or alternatively an enrolment form can be downloaded from our website.

Animates WorkshopsAnimates stores nationwide will be hosting free workshops, perfect for keeping the kids entertained! This is a great way for kids to learn important life skills such as kindness and compassion towards animals. The workshops will teach them everything they need to know about animals small in size (rabbits, guinea pigs, rats & mice).The sessions will be held on Thursday 20th & 27th April at 11am, at your local Animates store.